Loads of anime are adaptations of manga. But which ones are the best? A recent Japanese poll tried to find that out.
Goo Ranking (via Sankaku NSFW) polled 500 men and women (250 of each, all in either their 20s or 30s), and here are the top twenty five anime that are better than the original manga.
25. Sexy Commando Gaiden: Sugoi yo!! Masaru-san - 15 votes
23. Basilisk - 16 votes
23. Squid Girl - 16 votes
20. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure - 17 votes
20. Chihayafuru - 17 votes
20. Rakudai Ninja Rantaro - 17 votes
18. Locodol - 19 votes
18. My Bride is a Mermaid - 19 votes
15. Akira - 21 votes
15. Akazukin Chacha - 21 votes
15. Oishinbo - 21 votes
14. Ojarumaru - 22 votes
13. WORKING!! - 23 votes
12. Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen-mae Hashutsujo - 25 votes
11. Hunter × Hunter - 27 votes
10. Dokonjo Gaeru - 32 votes
9. Mister Ajikko - 34 votes
8. Planetes - 35 votes
7. Attack on Titan - 36 votes
6. Chibi Maruko-chan - 41 votes
5. Sazae-san - 48 votes
4. K-On! - 50 votes
2. Crayon Shin-chan - 57 votes
2. Gin Tama - 57 votes
1. Lupin the Third - 62 votes
Agree? Disagree? Discuss!
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